NOVEMBER 2017 20 | FRONTDOORSMEDIA .COM that address the root causes of hunger. People mostly associate hunger with the holidays, but isn’t hunger a year- round issue? Yes! While awareness of hunger is highest during Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Emergency Food System and Valley of the Sun United Way are helping families, children, and seniors every day of the year. What’s the best way for people to help fight hunger, both from a donation and volunteer standpoint? Partner with Valley of the Sun United Way. Your donation at www.vsuw.org supports our work of building community gardens, teaching people how to grow food, training trainers to deliver food and financial literacy, building community resiliency AND supporting the Emergency Food System. Valley of the Sun United Way can be a great resource for volunteer opportunities. This is how we can end hunger and break the cycle of poverty. 10 QUESTIONS WITH... CONTINUED

NOVEMBER 2017 FRONTDOORSMEDIA .COM | 21 16th Annual ONE Nonprofit Director of the Year Awards Nominations are NOW OPEN! The Organization for Nonprofit Executives (ONE) annually recognizes nonprofit leaders in Arizona who exemplify outstanding leadership and service in their communities. Do you know a very special nonprofit CEO or Executive Director who displays amazing leadership, grit, creativity, and compassion? Help give him/her the recognition they deserve! Submitting a nomination is the perfect way for peers, staff, board members, and community members to promote the achievements and community impact of your nominee’s inspiring, dedicated work. Plus, eligibility now extends statewide! It’s easier than ever to nominate! Please nominate a deserving nonprofit leader today! For questions, please call (602) 264-8578 or email one-admin@oneaz.org You can set the nomination process in motion even if you don’t know all the details about the nominee! Visit www.oneaz.org and choose your nomination type to get started. The first deadline is December 9, 2017 and the final deadline for full nominations is January 9, 2018 . 2016 Award Recipients Doug Carter Joyce Millard Hoie Karen Jayne